Located in the stunning North West of Ireland, this charming city is renowned as one of the finest 17th Century Walled cities in Europe, full of fascinating culture. This vibrant destination offers an opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a city that is youthful, vibrant and rich in its history both ancient and living. You are invited to be part of our incredible story at the most exciting time in our history.
The city has enjoyed some phenomenal successes in recent years. In 2013 Derry was named as the inaugural UK City of Culture, a prestigious status which showcased our outstanding cultural heritage, celebrated our shared history and journey to peace and captured the spirit of the destination - a small city packed with charisma and personality.
WelcomeDerry’s compact size creates a natural Conference Village framed by the 17th Century City Walls, all easily accessible by foot. From contemporary venues and residential properties, to historic buildings and quirky spaces there is something to suit every requirement, and with day delegates starting at less than £35.00 we guarantee value for money without compromising on quality.
The social aspects of a conference are just as valuable as the academic content where, after a busy conference, delegates can kick back, relax and network with their industry colleagues. People buy from people and we place a real emphasis on creating an atmosphere to inspire those connections.
As the saying goes, eat, drink and be merry – here you can enjoy the finest locally sourced produce including ‘from pier to plate’ fresh seafood from neighbouring County Donegal. Keeping it local is important to us and we love to include locally produced beverages such as Walled City Brewery and Northbound craft beers or award winning ‘The Quiet Man’ whiskey to help you create standout menus!
Named by Lonely Planet as a ‘Top 10 City in the World’ and winner of the inaugural ‘UK City of Culture 2013’, we are a city of international excellence, inspired locally, and we guarantee a #LegenDerry experience!
Derry’s unique heritage allows us to continually develop and theme new product content. The team at Visit Derry will work in close partnership with you to create authentic, memorable and exclusive programmes and really ensure a ‘LegenDerry’ experience for your clients! A guided tour of the 17th Century Walled city is our top attraction and we can further enhance by adding animated characters and period re-enactments to really offer a living history experience.
We know our destination inside out and have placed a real focus on creating ‘experiential’ itineraries - why just listen to a ‘trad’ Irish music session when you can pick up a ‘bodhran’ (Irish drum) and play?
Don’t just drink an Irish coffee while you’re here; learn the skilful art of pouring so you can master it at home! Delegates can also check out living history at the Ulster American Folk Park, have an exclusive lunch with a Duke & Duchess, try afternoon tea in a 5* Irish castle or adrenaline pumping team building experiences including treetop safaris and zorbing. Cult HBO series Game of Thrones was filmed across Northern Ireland’s spectacular landscapes and guided tours of key locations depart regularly from the city.
Our idyllic position linking the Causeway Coastal Route with the award winning Wild Atlantic Way offers an opportunity to create WOW factor programmes for incentive groups and less than a 1 hour transfer takes you the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licenced distillery in the world!
To the West of the city, delegates can marvel at the stunning natural beauty of Co. Donegal, home to fabulous attractions such Glenveagh National Park and Doagh Famine Village not to mention some of the best links golf courses in Europe and gateway to the spectacular ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ - the longest defined coastal touring route in the world!
3 New Market Street, BT48 6EB
tel: +44 (28) 7127 2772 email: conference@millenniumforum.co.uk website: www.millenniumforum.co.uk
The No.1 choice for conferencing, the Millennium Forum leads the way in both large & small scale events offering meeting space from 2 to 1000 delegates.
A variety of spaces are available within this state of the art building; its 15 function suites can accommodate a huge array of events, and have the facilities to cater for conferences, seminars, fairs, exhibitions, banquets, lectures, business meetings, press launches and executive interviews. A customizable auditorium with multiple layout capabilities due to its hydraulic moveable floor. A team of dedicated professional staff are on hand to help and advise when planning your event.
With the latest AV capabilities, LCD projectors and Wi-Fi in every breakout space, the Forum’s conference and technical staff have the knowledge and resources you require to ensure a successful experience for all your delegates. From West End Shows to Large-scale Conferences, the forum really is the place “Where Great Business Performs!”
Guildhall Square, BT48 6DQ
tel: +44 (28) 7125 3253 email: guildhall@derrystrabane.com website: www.derrystrabane.com/guildhall
The Guildhall is one of Derry’s most recognisable landmarks and has been at the heart of city life since 1890.
The grade ‘A’ listed building is important for many reasons – historical, architectural, cultural and political - and has played an important role in the wider regeneration of the city. Following its extensive restoration in 2013, the Guildhall is the ideal venue to welcome your delegates to the city with a drinks reception hosted by the Lord Mayor. It’s stunning location adjacent to the City Walls and overlooking the River Foyle means it is also perfect for a gala dinner in the atmospheric Main Hall.
2 Limavady Road, BT47 6JY tel: +44 (28) 71 376555 email: Steve.Setterfield@derrystrabane.com website: www.foylearena.com
Set in the scenic grounds of St Columb’s Park, the impressive Foyle Arena is the latest addition to the city’s range of conferencing facilities.
The newly opened leisure and events space is a striking state of the art facility boasting a 1500 capacity arena with the versatility to accommodate every type of event including gala dinners, conferences and exhibitions. With free onsite car parking, the Arena is a five minute walk into the city centre across the Peace Bridge. An ideal location for events of all sizes. Cafe facility onsite where light refreshments are available. Catering Available
5-7 Artillery Street, BT48 6RG tel: +44 (28) 7126 8027 email: info@derryplayhouse.co.uk website: www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
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The Playhouse is one of Ireland’s largest arts centre and is housed in two beautiful “B1” Listed buildings right in the heart of Derry City, beside the Historic Walls. The famous buildings’ have just had a major refurbishment and have subsequently won numerous awards.
Facilities
• 175 state of art theatre (including cinema screen)
• Dance Studio with panoramic views of the city
• State of the art sound and lighting systems
• Vaious large and small rooms for hire
• Wireless Broadband
• Infra-red hearing system
• Air-conditioning
• 2 x lifts & chairlift
• In-house technican
• Portable staging
• Only 30 metres from Foyleside Shopping Centre for easy parking
• A unique collection of historic buildings with real character
• Equipment available includes projectors, screens (including full size automated cinema screen) lecterns, flipcharts, etc.
• Tea/coffee making facilities
Orchard Street, BT48 6EG tel: +44 (28) 7126 6676 email: info@stcolumbshall.com website: www.stcolumbshall.com
St Columb’s Hall was built in 1886, this architecturally stunning building is situated in the heart of the city next to Derry’s city walls and adjacent to the Millennium Forum.
Under the new ownership of The Garvan O’Doherty Group, this historic listed building is undergoing a major £2million refurbishment project to convert this space into a multi-purpose entertainment facility.
The Main Auditorium is the largest space in the venue accommodating up to 860 pax theatre style. This elegant space is the perfect backdrop for gala dinners, award presentations or key note speeches and is available for hire from April 2023. To keep up to date with St Columb’s Hall development check out the venue’s website.
Room/Suite
Theatre 180 40 120 30 22x8.5m
Dance Studio 175 180 40 100 30 16.5x8.5m Green Room 40 20 20 15 9.5x7m
Art Room 30 25 5.5x8.5m
Gallery 180 40 100 30 15.41x7.94m Plaza 10x8m
Main Auditoirum 860 175 80 320 60
Shipquay Street, BT48 6AR tel: +44 (28) 7126 0329 email: info@innercitytrust.com website: www.derrycraftvillage.com
Based on the design of a 17th Century market square, the Craft Village and Thatched Cottage are located in the heart of Derry’s Walled City and provide a truly unique events venue in a stunning cultural setting.
The Craft Village is ideal for ‘A Taste of Ireland’ themed receptions where your delegates can enjoy Guinness and oysters, traditional cuisine crafted from locally sourced produce, food and craft demonstrations and of course lively music performances and masterclasses.
Magee Campus, Northland Road, BT48 7JL tel: +44 (28) 7012 3456
website: www.ulster.ac.uk/campuses/magee
Magee is a true reflection of the city, marrying the beauty of our traditional spaces with stateof-the-art facilities, making it an ideal destination to inspire new ways of learning, cultivate new relationships and offer delegates an authentic and truly memorable experience. The Campus is situated less than 1 mile from the city centre, offers ample on-site car parking and is walking distance from most accommodation providers.
All conference sessions and lunches are likely to take place in the new teaching block at Ulster University’s Magee campus, which opened in 2018 and offers 23 teaching rooms, ranging from small seminar rooms to a 315-capacity lecture theatre, suitable for plenary sessions. There are also smaller meeting rooms, which could serve as cloakroom space and quiet rooms.
Quayside Centre,Strand Road, BT48 7PXl tel: +44 (0) 28 7162 0116
email: derry@omniplex.ie website: www.omniplex.ie/cinema/derry
Omniplex Cinema is the perfect venue to host your event. With 7 screens seating over 400 people, the venue is used for private screenings, film premieres, conferences, meetings and presentations. Delegates will enjoy comfortable recliner seating with state-of-the-art screens, sound and entertainment options that will ensure the ultimate event experience for your attendees.
Omniplex Cinema will deliver high spec technology to your event, unlimited branding opportunities, 7 luxurious all recliner screens, complete venue exclusivity, and a team dedicated to making your event a success.
The Conference package includes:
• Screen Hire
• HD Presentation Streaming
• Wireless Microphone Equipment
• Event Co-ordinator
• Presentation Lectern
24 Bishop Street, BT486PP tel: +44 (28) 7114 0300 email: sales@bishopsgatehotelderry.com website: www.bishopsgatehotelderry.com Perfectly positioned within the historic city
in the heart of the “Cathedral Quarter”, and once frequented by the likes of W.B. Yeats and Sir Winston Churchill, the old Northern Counties building completed its re-birth on Friday 4th March 2016 when it opened its renowned revolving door for the first time as “Bishop’s Gate Hotel”.
During its reincarnation no detail has been left to chance; this iconic landmark is the epitome of Edwardian elegance; an intimate urban oasis featuring 30 luxurious guestrooms, including 2 suites, a resident’s lounge, fitness area, restaurant, champagne and cocktail bar and a 90-person capacity ballroom.
Queens Quay, BT48 7AS tel: +44 (28) 7136 5800 email: events@cityhotelderry.com website: www.cityhotelderry.com
City Hotel Derry is committed to delivering the highest standards of service to ensure that your meeting or event, whether it large or small, is productive and excellent value for money.
The entire first floor is comprised of 9 meetings rooms fully dedicated to conference and banqueting. The hotel has recently opened a VIP 7th floor boasting 12 luxury suites, ideal for keynote speakers and distinguished guests. The Corinthian Ballroom offers superb views of the River Foyle, iconic Peace Bridge and Guildhall. Combined with its clean lines & mood lighting, this stylish Ballroom will complement any event. The Writers Room, an opulent boardroom with executive seating, large oval table and built in projection, is the ideal venue to impress any client.
Room/Suite name Seating Capacity Dimensions
Theatre Classroom Boardroom Banquet U-Shape Metres/ Feet Natural Daylight
Corinthian Ballroom 350 150 80 300 65 316.5m2
Corinthian 1 180 75 44 110 33 180.18m2
Corinthian 2 130 60 40 110 29 136.5m2
Corinthian 3 70 30 20 60 15 83.46m2
Writers Room 18 32 66.6m2
Hervey Suite 10 12 33.32m2
Berkeley Suite 16 10 14 14 27.93m2
McCorkell Suite 40 24 20 34 20 52.08m2
Amelia Suite 30 20 16 24 17 46.2m2
Alexander Room 100 60 40 70 40 112m2
Prehen Road, BT47 2NH tel: +44 (28) 7132 1066 email: conf@egh.hastingshotels.com website: www.hastingshotels.com
The stylish four star Everglades Hotel, situated on the banks of the River Foyle, is the ideal base from which to discover the 17th Century Walled City of Derry and all the delights of the North West.
The Grand Ballroom is one of the largest hotel suites in the North West, and is suitable for large conferences, exhibitions, banquets and fashion shows of up to 600 guests. Complimentary parking is also available on site for 200 vehicles.
At the Hastings Hotels Group we are passionate about food and believe that eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. We embrace the use of carefully selected local and seasonal quality foods to enable our chefs to prepare and create the most delicious dishes in our kitchens. The Island of Ireland has a proud heritage of farming and fishing, resulting in an abundance of sensational produce and at Hastings Hotels we strive to give all our guests a true taste of this in everything we serve.
No of Rooms Twins Double Suites Family Disabled Deluxe
158 18 60 5 34 8 21 Restaurant Capacity 170
Caw Roundabout, BT47 6TB tel: +44 (28) 7134 5500 email: info@waterfoothotel.com website: www.waterfoothotel.com
The Waterfoot Hotel is a chic, stunning, urban 4* Hotel located in the Waterside area of DerryLondonderry. Just a short drive away from the historic Derry Walls and iconic Peace Bridge, and just 5miles from the City of Derry Airport, this hotel hosts an array of spaces ideally suited for conferences, meetings and events. We have five dedicated function centres, each of them providing the flexibility to tailor your exact requirements.
Our trained and dedicated Conference and Events team will be on hand to ensure your event, is our priority. The Waterfoot Hotel offers 44 stylish bedrooms with over 200 complimentary car parking spaces available. With complimentary Wi-Fi and leading edge technology, delegates can expect comfort, individual attention and an experience that provides the very best in hospitality. Our contemporary and spacious Wine Bar is the perfect backdrop to our cuisine offering - where exceptional is standard. Whilst our traditional Irish Snug Bar presents the perfect ambience in which to enjoy a pint of the finest black stuff.
68 Clooney Road, BT47 3PA tel: +44 (28) 7186 0606 email: events@whitehorsehotel.biz website: www.whitehorsehotel.biz
One of the most accessible conference facilities in the North West, 6km from the city and 1km from the City of Derry Airport. The Best Western White Horse Hotel combines warmth and elegance with modern facilities. The hotel offers 58 ensuite bedrooms and superb range of leisure facilities which include a 20 metre swimming pool, spa, steam room, sauna, beauty rooms and gymnasium.
The White Horse Hotel boasts 5 conference rooms that are suitable for a wide range of events. Each room is equipped with the necessary facilities to ensure that your conference runs smoothly. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi and car parking to all delegates. Our two largest conference rooms, the Wilsboro Suite and the Campsey Suite have their own private bar and reception areas. Our dedicated and experienced team will be at hand throughout your event to ensure all your needs are attended to.
Ebrington Square, BT47 6FA tel: +44 (78) 2165 6637 email: fionnuala@theebrington.com website: www.theebrington.com
New City Centre hotel and conference venue due to open Summer 2023.
Enjoying a privileged and unique location, overlooking The River Foyle and entire historic city, a warm welcomes awaits at the Ebrington Hotel & Spa.
Factilities include:
• 93 rooms with 4 suites and 3 disabled rooms
• Restaurant with capacity for 140 people
• Bar with capacity for 80 people
• Main banqueting room seats 400 theatre style with built-in stage, IT facilities and toilets on either side.
• Designated break out Lounge facility.
• 2 additional purpose-built conference facilities will follow post opening.
Railway Road, Buncrana, Co Donegal tel: +353 7493 61144 email: info@inishowengateway.com website: www.inishowengateway.com
Located along the sandy shores of Lough
only a short 15 minute drive from Derry City, our hotel boasts superb, panoramic views across Buncrana Golf Course and Lisfannon beach and makes an ideal conference venue.
With an excellent selection of banqueting menus available, our conference rooms have been built with an emphasis on comfort, convenience, and the latest in modern technology and design. We offer you the opportunity to lose yourself and relax surrounded by natural beauty, amongst the scenic beauty of Inishowen. We would be happy to help you organise outdoor and indoor activities or workshops.
Nowadays there is as much focus and emphasis on unique evening events and social programmes as there is on academic content and Derry is home to many quirky venues and unusual historic connections. In the current budget conscious climate, the excellent value for money in Derry~Londonderry with day delegate rates from as little as £35.00! - ensures organisers can facilitate a fantastic event whilst adhering to tighter budget lines yet still offering delegates excellent, locally sourced produce and outstanding entertainment!
This spectacular venue is located adjacent to the iconic city Walls overlooking the Peace Bridge and is ideal for civic receptions where guests will be officially welcomed to the city with a wine reception hosted by the Lord Mayor. The Guildhall is also a stunning gala dinner venue; treat your delegates to a banquet of the finest locally sourced cuisine with the Guildhall’s magnificent concert organ as a backdrop.
A busy conference is thirsty work! Continue your networking at the Walled City Brewery for fabulously flavoursome craft beers accompanied by delicious homemade tapas style cuisine. Named Best UK Taphouse in 2021 and Best Gastropub in Ireland, ideal for up to 50 delegates.
Derry-Londonderry is renowned as Ireland’s only completely Walled City and one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe today. Lasting approximately 1 hour, a guided walking or bus tour are some of our most popular social activities and easily incorporated into any conference programme. Delegates will findthemselves transported back in time to the 17th Century – why not incorporate some living history and surprise your delegates with horses, gunpowder and heated debate between a few infamous characters from the Siege of Derry!
Whilst on the Walls, you can also visit St Columb’s Cathedral, built in 1633, the first of its kind built after the Reformation. The historic cathedral has a museum which houses the births, deaths and marriages records dating back to the 1600’s, flags, weaponry and literature from the Siege of Derry, the original locks to the City’s four gates, furniture gifted to the Cathedral by the famous Thomas Chippendale and some of the oldest examples of Irish silver on record.
‘A Taste of Ireland’ in the quirky 17th Century themed Craft Village is a memorable social event which guarantees the WOW factor! Popular activities include a Guinness and Oyster reception, traditional Ceili dancing, craft demonstrations such as pottery and basket weaving, food demonstrations and delegates can even learn the art of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness or enjoy some Bushmills whiskey tasting!
Discover the city’s recent political history and journey to peace with a visit to the Museum of Free Derry which recently reopened after a £2.4m extension and narrates the 1960s civil rights era known as The Troubles, the Free Derry Irish nationalist movement in the early 1970s and details of Bloody Sunday. Located in the Bogside district amongst the iconic Murals known as ‘The People’s Gallery’ which were painted by The Bogside Artists, the museum’s exhibits include photographs, posters, film footage, letters and personal artefacts. The experience will also include a visit to the Siege Museum which details the Siege of Londonderry and the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry.
Thanks to the ongoing successes of our three Majors Champions Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke plus our outstanding links and parkland golf courses, Northern Ireland is now one of the most sought after golf destinations in the world! The North West region recently won the prestigious International Association of Golf Tour Operators European Golf Destination of the Year and Derry~Londonderry is the perfect location for golfers to base themselves and play a range of Championship Courses along the North West Coast of Ireland.
Consider The City with the Shortest Drive to The Opens for your golfing clients - less than a 1 hour drive from Portstewart Golf Club host of the Irish Open 2017, Royal Portrush Golf Club host of The Open 2019, returning 2025 and Ballyliffin Golf Club (Co. Donegal) host of the Irish Open 2019.
Here in Derry we know a thing or two about food. Choose from glam gala dinners in historic venues, country chic marquee settings, rustic BBQ’s or a seafood sampling experience – or go all out and try a Game of Thrones themed banquet! We guarantee the finest of locally sourced produce.
For smaller groups, check out a cookery and cocktail masterclass led by multi award winning Brown’s Restaurant Head Chef Ian Orr, named as Chef of the Year Ireland by Georgina Campbell and who represented the North West of Ireland on BBC’s Great British Menu.
Much of the epic HBO series is filmed right here in Northern Ireland and Derry~Londonderry is within close proximity to key filming sites such as Downhill Beach, Carrick-A-Rede and the North Antrim Coast. Enjoy a Game of Thrones tour and trek deep into old growth forests, along wild sea cliffs, across rocky beaches, into caves and crumbling medieval ruins. Get into character and try some of the Stark and Iron Born cloaks, swords, shields and helms which make for some amazing selfies!
The city region of Derry~Londonderry offers an array of accommodation ranging from contemporary city centre hotels to chic country manors and affordable hotel chains. The city is renowned for its excellent value for money and with accommodation rates from as little as £65.00 per night your delegates are guaranteed a good deal in Derry. A warm welcome awaits you!
Visit Derry are happy to offer a complimentary accommodation booking service ensuring a quick and easy booking process for your delegates.
Calling all Game of Thrones Fans!
24 Bishop Street, BT48 6PP
Telephone: +44 (28) 7114 0300
Email: sales@bishopsgatehotelderry.com Website: bishopsgatehotelderry.com
Rooms: 31
Perfectly positioned within the historic city walls in the heart of Derry City’s Cathedral Quarter, this luxury boutique hotel blends stunning Edwardian architecture whilst exceeding the contemporary needs of its guests. Named by Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Awards as the Number 2 Hotel in the UK, this beautiful property features 30 luxury rooms and suites, fitness room, the Hervey Library, Northern Counties Ballroom and Wig & Gown Champagne Restaurant.
14–18 Queen’s Quay, BT48 7AS
Telephone: +44 (28) 7136 5800
Email: reservations@cityhotelderry.com Website: cityhotelderry.com
Rooms: 158
171 Glenshane Road, BT47 3EN
Telephone: +44 (28) 7130 1480 Email: thebelfray@btconnect.com Website: belfraycountryinn.co.uk
Rooms: 19
The City Hotel, is perfectly located overlooking the River Foyle for exploring this historic and vibrant Walled City. The hotel offers 158 spacious guest rooms, Conference & Banqueting facilities for up to 450 delegates, full Health & Fitness Club with indoor heated pool, Thompsons Restaurant, Coppins Bar and secure parking (Limited to 40 spaces).
Welcome to the award winning Belfray Country Inn located only a few minutes drive from the City of Derry. 19 well appointed bedrooms offer a choice of accommodation and combine tasteful décor with the character of the building. Enjoy fine food in the Belfray Bistro or Palace Restaurant and with free car parking The Belfray Country Inn is the ideal base for which to explore the delights of the North West. Conference and Banqueting facilities available for up to 200 people in the hotel’s lavish Ballroom.
68 Clooney Road, Campsie, BT47 3PA
Telephone: +44 (28) 7186 0606 Email: reservations@whitehorsehotel.biz Website: whitehorsehotel.biz
Rooms: 58
15 Culmore Road, BT48 8JB
Telephone: +44 (28) 7127 9111
Email: reservations@davincishotel.com Website: davincishotelderry.com
Rooms: 64
Da Vinci’s Hotel is renowned in the City of Derry for outstanding staff, great food and value for money. Situated less than 1 mile away from the vibrant Walled City, the hotel offers 65 contemporary spacious bedrooms, an award winning traditional bar, an atmospheric restaurant, free weekend entertainment, free WiFi and complimentary secure car parking.
A 4 star luxury family run Hotel offering excellent value for money. Relax in the Leisure Centre with 20m Heated Pool, Steam Room, Sauna & Bubble Jet Spa. Book a Massage at our Beauty Rooms before sampling local produce cooked with flair in our award-winning Restaurant & Bar “68 Clooney”. The hotel has now completed extensive refurbishment of all public & conference facilities. The hotel offers weekend entertainment, free Wi-Fi & ample free car parking. 5 miles from the city centre.
41–53 Prehen Road, BT47 2NH
Telephone: +44 (28) 7132 1066
Email: res@egh.hastingshotels.com Website: hastingshotels.com
Rooms: 64
If easy-going is your thing, then the luxurious but laid-back Everglades hotel, just 5 minutes from Derry City Centre, is your kind of place. A place to relax in comfortable surroundings, enjoy good homecooked food, have a pint by the fireside, and make friends. Where everything is easy and nothing is too much trouble.
15-17 Shipquay Street, BT48 6DJ
Telephone: +44 (28) 7126 7266 Email: info@shipquayhotel.com Website: shipquayhotel.com
Rooms: 21
Located on Derry’s famous Shipquay Street, overlooking the old city walls and Derry’s famous Guildhall, the Shipquay Hotel is a luxurious and intimate boutique townhouse hotel. With 21 bedrooms, many with views over the city’s famous landmarks, delicious food and wine in the restaurant and moreish cocktails in Lock & Quay Bar, the Shipquay oozes personality, character and style throughout.
31 Strand Road, BT48 7BL
Telephone: +44 800 80 80 0800 Email: reservations@hixderry.com Website: ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Rooms: 119
Rooms: 44
Caw Roundabout, Waterside, BT47 6TB
Telephone: +44 (28) 7134 5500 Email: info@waterfoothotel.com Website: waterfoothotel.com
This chic and unique hotel with its excellent location is a 5 minute drive from the City of Derry Airport or into the city centre. This hotel is ideal for business, leisure and sightseeing. The new Ebrington site and Peace Bridge is a leisurely 15 minute walk from the hotel giving you easy access into the city centre. With exceptional high standards of food and service it provides a very warm welcome and the very best in hospitality.
Butcher Street, BT48 6HL
Telephone: +44 (28) 7137 1000
Email: reservations.derry@maldronhotels.com Website: maldronhotelderry.com
Rooms: 93
The Holiday Inn Express Derry – Londonderry is Derry’s newest hotel located just minutes’ walk from all this vibrant city has to offer! This modern hotel offers 119 fully air-conditioned bedrooms featuring 51” Chromecast enabled Smart TVs with super connected high speed WiFi, allowing you to stream content directly from your device for the ultimate guest experience.
Ebrington Square, BT47 6FA
Telephone: +44 (78) 2165 6637 Email: fionnuala@theebrington.com Website: theebrington.com
Rooms: 93
The Maldron Hotel is a stylish contemporary hotel, the only hotel located within the historic city walls. Our enviable location is just a short walk to the main shopping area, this truly is the perfect base to explore the wonderful city. Facilities include 90 bedrooms, 3 suites, café style bar, award winning restaurant, 5 designated conference suites, fitness suite and private on site car park.
Due to open in Summer 2023, experience a luxury city centre sanctuary at the Ebrington Hotel & Spa, where a warm welcome awaits. Enjoying a privileged and unique location, overlooking the River Foyle and entire historic city, this 93 bedroom hotel offers shopping, museums, entertainment and many attractions on its doorstep.
Derry~Londonderry, where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route acts as an ideal hub from which you can explore the beauty of the North West of Ireland.
Take advantage of the city’s fantastic location and explore the rest of the region; less than a 1 hour drive takes you along the magnificent Causeway Coastal Route which sweeps eastward from the Foyle Estuary taking in major visitor attractions such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge and Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world!
Northern Ireland was a key filming location for HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ series and the Causeway Coastal Route featured heavily throughout the series.
To the South of the city lie the Sperrin Mountains, a stunning area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to the West you can marvel at the natural beauty of Co. Donegal, home to the spectacular Malin Head –
Ireland’s most northerly point located on the picturesque Inishowen Peninsula, and fabulous attractions such Glenveagh National Park and Doagh Famine Village, not to mention some of the best links golf courses in Europe and gateway to the award-winning ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ - the longest defined coastal touring route in the world.
With its spectacular coast spotted with sea stacks, blue flag beaches and off shore islands it’s no wonder Donegal was recently named by ‘National Geographic’ as ‘Coolest Place of the Planet 2017!’ , and also featured as a location on the new Star Wars movie!
The Giant’s Causeway is at the heart of the Atlantic coastline. Enjoy a guided tour of the Causeway itself and visit the array of attractions such as Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the Antrim Glens. The Bushmills Distillery is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, established in 1608. A one hour guided tour of the distillery will educate delegates on the craft and skills of making an Irish Single Malt whiskey.
“One of the World’s Great Railway Journeys” (as detailed by Michael Palin in his railway journey from Derry to Kerry), sweeps out of the historic city along the Banks of the River Foyle towards the North Antrim Coast passing the majestic Mussenden Temple and stunning Blue Flag beaches of this unique region.
Fermanagh boasts one of the most uncongested lakes in Europe – Lough Erne. To discover the true character of the Erne, charter a cruiser from one of the many hire companies and meander your way through the Lakeland paradise. Also on this trip visit the Ulster American Folk Park which is a living history museum of emigration which tells the story of the millions of people who emigrated from these shores throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Airport Road, Co. Derry, BT47 3GY.
t: +44 (28) 7181 0784
e: info@cityofderryairport.com www.cityofderryairportcom
The City of Derry Airport is located 7 miles from the city centre and offers direct access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and London Stansted.
Dublin Airport (DUB)
t: +353 (0) 1 8141111 www.dublinairport.com
Located less than a four hour drive from Derry, Dublin Airport has scheduled services from most UK and European destinations, Canada and United States.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
t: +44 (28) 9448 4848 www.belfastairport.com
Located 75 minutes from Derry city centre, the International Airport is served by major airlines with direct flights from many UK and European destinations, also there is a direct service from Newark, USA.
t: +44(28) 7126 9996 www.airporter.co.uk
Airporter provides the only direct coach service between the Belfast Airports, Belfast City Centre and Derry in the North West. Airporter operates a scheduled coach service between Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast City Centre and Derry seven days a week. The award-winning service includes free WiFi on board and tickets can be booked online in advance. Preferential rates available for conference delegates.
Bus & Rail
Foyle Street Depot, Derry.
t: +44(28) 7126 2261
Europa Bus Centre, Belfast. t: +44(28) 9066 6630
Busaras, Dublin. t: +353 (0) 8366111
www.translink.co.uk
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
t: +44 (28) 9093 9093 www.belfastcityairport.com
Located 90 minutes from Derry city centre, the City Airport is served by major airlines with direct flights from the main UK destinations.
Northern Ireland Rail (NIR) provides Derry with intercity services to Belfast. Also they provide an efficient intercity service operating between Dublin and Belfast central with a journey time of 2 hours and connected services from all major towns and cities in Ireland.
t: +44(28) 7134 2228 www.translink.co.uk/NI-Railways
When bringing a conference to the North West, there are a range of professional conference organisers who are at hand with good local knowledge and who have excellent relationships with venues and suppliers.
22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin
Web: abbeyconference.ie
Email: info@abbey.ie Tel: +353 (0) 1 6909475
PLANND
15 Market Place, Lisburn BT28 1AN
Web: ndevents.co.uk Email: neil@ndevents.co.uk Tel: +44 77 8979 1321
LIBRA
8 Upper Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NT Web: libra-events.com Email: ross@libra-events.com Tel: +44 28 9032 8887
Professional Association of Lecturers in Youth and Community Work
The feedback we received has been excellent with many delegates commenting on the wonderful time they had in the city. They commented on the welcome they received, how friendly the people were and the high quality of the customer service that they received. I have spoken to delegates who had stayed after the conference and they thoroughly enjoyed their extended stay. Thank you again for all your help in making the conference a success.
Our event was an absolutely fantastic one. A huge success from start to finish. So many fantastic comments; outstanding, the best ever in the 30 years that the event has been running, Derry may be equalled but will never be surpassed, memorable… Everyone commented on the great welcome and the great friendliness. The food was delicious, the best in recent years, and the place was buzzing with a brilliant atmosphere. Many delegates said they would definitely be returning and it’s already been mentioned about being hosted in Derry again!
From the planning stages right through to the event itself , Visit Derry’s help and assistance was greatly appreciated, it was invaluable to have someone on hand locally to offer advice and direction. The conference went extremely well, and the feedback has been very positive from those familiar with the city and those visiting for the first time.
The service and attention to detail provided by the venues and local businesses used was very impressive. The gala dinner in the Guildhall was a tremendous success, the uniqueness of the venue and the catering combining to deliver a very memorable evening for all. I am delighted to say the meeting was one of, if not the most successful conferences held to date.
Visit Derry makes the organising of an event, meeting or conference easier by helping and guiding you to the venue most suitable to your needs. We offer impartial support and the following FREE services:
• Venue Selection
• Preparation of bid documents and presentations
• Accommodation Bookings
• Delegate Information including literature for delegate packs
• Transport and Access Information
• Tours/Social Programmes
• Site and Familiarisation Visits
• Local Support Services
• Civic Recognition
• Applying for funding and financial support
• 24 hour support telephone number